Edward the Elder conquers East Anglia
917 · Event
In a single campaigning season Edward takes the Danish East Midlands and East Anglia while Æthelflæd advances from Mercia.
On these timelines: Alfred and the Vikings, England, Master, United Kingdom (combined)
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